Barriers

What are the obstacles or barriers that keeps us from living fully? Have you ever asked yourself this? I have...many times over.  Some days, it's as if there is something standing in the way of me and my wants.  The "it" is on the other side and I can't get there. Well, the "it" isContinue reading "Barriers"

Stepping out into nature

  Sometimes all we need is a little space.  To breath, think and feel. I ventured out to the Santa Fe Nature Preserve to film some test clips for a project I'm working on.  As soon as my vehicle stops, I jump out,  gear ready to go, and hit the trail.  The air is clean. Continue reading "Stepping out into nature"

More principles to live by

I really liked how my last blog on principles was received, so here are a few more that I live by: I tell people what I need. I have found that the more I share what I need in my life, the more people respond...positively.  So telling people -  especially those closest to us -Continue reading "More principles to live by"

What does it mean to vote?

I just read Seth Godin's blog today regarding the importance of our vote (Ketchup and the third party problem).  His blog basically says that a no vote or third party vote, at this time in history, is a vote for the candidate we most likely don't want.  I get this. But this got me thinkingContinue reading "What does it mean to vote?"

The Damning Effect

For generations, dams were an essential part of our new growth policy in the United States, in that they provided us with power and jobs.  But we have come to understand that these great symbols of man's conquest over nature, were in fact, damaging to the very environments in which they were built.  In someContinue reading "The Damning Effect"

Life’s a Party! Be-careful Who Shows Up

I'm still reeling from the party from last night.  An emotional gathering that left me with a hangover. I have to be careful who I invite to my parties.  Sometimes all characters get along and it's a lovely night of fun and humor.  Last night was a party crashed by a giant and a witchContinue reading "Life’s a Party! Be-careful Who Shows Up"

The Journey: Work – What does Worthwhile Mean?

I am working on one of my new life principle regarding work.  The principle being - worthwhile work.  This is my process that I wanted to share with you; the reader. I have worked all of my adult life. I've worked in many different industries and worn many different hats. There were times that IContinue reading "The Journey: Work – What does Worthwhile Mean?"

Three Principles I Live By

  Part of my process to re-discover my "original instructions", was to create a list of life "principles" that help me navigate my world.  Here are my current top three principles: I know where I'm going. I am responsible for getting my needs met. I take action, everyday in my life. The first gives meContinue reading "Three Principles I Live By"

Original Instruction

Do you know your original instructions?  What are the ways and values you are meant to live your life by? The first peoples of the America's believed (and practiced) that man was given a set of "original instructions" on how to live on earth, in-sync with all that made up the planet; rocks, trees, rivers,Continue reading "Original Instruction"

Borders

They cuts across lands that once were united This invisible, man-made boundary fuels the dreams of some Keeps economies growing for others No soft edges Lines that sink in water Nationalism Separatism Rich Poor Only when we sleep Can we move across them.